Handcuffs used during police arrest.
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

NYC DOC employee charged with assault

April 29, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty employee of the New York City Department of Corrections has been arrested and charged with criminal mischief, criminal obstruction of breathing, and assault. The arrest occurred on Friday, April 28, 2023, around 5:43 a.m. within the 40th Precinct.

The arrested employee was identified as Basile Alexandre, a 42-year-old male. No further details regarding the incident leading to the arrest have been provided at this time.

Adam Devine

Adam Devine

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